Total solar eclipse in Minya, Egypt
Minya is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 12:55:37 to 12:59:49 local time (UTC+3), with the Sun 80° high (almost overhead).
Eclipse times in Minya
| Phase | Local (UTC+3) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 11:33:44 | 08:33:44 | 67° ESE |
| Totality begins | 12:55:37 | 09:55:37 | 80° S |
| Mid-totality | 12:57:43 | 09:57:43 | 80° S |
| Totality ends | 12:59:49 | 09:59:49 | 80° S |
| Partial eclipse ends | 14:19:08 | 11:19:08 | 70° WSW |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 5% (excellent for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 38°C. That works out to about 3m 59s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Egypt (updated 2025-07-14). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Samalut: 2m 58s (24 km)
- Mallawi: 5m 23s (41 km)
- Asyut: 6m 06s (109 km)
- Bahariya Oasis: 6m 17s (187 km)
- Sohag: 6m 22s (195 km)
- Girga: 6m 23s (225 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.